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WILDER S. METCALF.

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VOLUME 1.

LAWRENCE, KANSAS, AUGUST, 1900.

NUMBER 1.

To those of my boys who have answered my tetters
promptly, I desire to express my most earnest appre-
ciation. To those who have answered after some
considerable space of time, I feel almost equally
grateful. To those who have not answered at all I
now make an ardent appeal for more courteous treat-
ment, in the future- To all of you f desire to make
one request, that is, that when this pamphlet is
received, you at once fill out and return the blanks,
forwarded at the same time under separate cover,
and that you state therein exactly what you think
of this paper in general and the Co. H organisation
in particular. Always remember, that it is not the
quarter we are after, but information about your-
self from you.

Yours Very Truly,

ADNA G. CLARKE.

EDITORIAL.

In casting about for a name for our company
paper we remembered that in the army there was
only one source from which all reliable informa-
tion was received and we decided to use the same
initial letters in naming the Kansas Kompan}'
Bulletin.

Be very careful to sign and date your letter;
several of the boys have neglected to sign the
blank, and in some instances it was almost im-
possible to tell who wrote the letter, and to whom
to give credit for the quarter enclosed.

THE MONUriENT FUND.
Upon the written application of the company
the City council granted Co. H the deed to lot 158
and fractional lots 156-157 in Oak Hill cemetery .
These Iocs are located in the north section of the
cemetery and are the finest vacant, lots that could
be found in the cemetery. The citizens committee
having a balance of $120 from the reception fund
turned that amount over to Col. Metcalf as treas-
urer of the Monument Fund. The Volunteer
Relief association headed the subscription with
$30. 00. The Rockett Lecture netted §120. 05 for
the same fund. Making the fund to dace $270.05.
A movement is now on foot to have Miss Georgia
Brown put on a home talent play, for the benefit
of the fund. The means of raising the balance
will be extensively discussed at the second an-
nual reunion of Co. II, February i, 1901.

ST!LL SOLDIERING.

Finding upon our home coming that Co. H.
was still a part of the K. N. G. Lieutenant Krause
having tendered his resignation : we reorganized
by the election of Walter S. Drysdale, 1st Lieut-
enant and Elliot F. Hook 2d Lieutenant. Clar-
ence L. Cole was appointed First Sergeant, Nute
Reno Q. M. Sergeant. Elmer L. Benson and
Wm, H. Zwick are Sergeants, Clarence Martin
Corporal, Thos. B, Raybourn, Artificer, Joseph
IlifE Musician and Harry H. Ainsworth in the
ranks. The El Capitan hopes to be elected
Major soon. Drysdale's appointment to West Point
creates a vacancy in the rank of 1st Lieutenant,
so some of the boys stand a very good chance
of promotion, a thing especially desirable in the
possible event of active service in China.

NAHED HER BENSTA.

When Capt. Adna Clarke was wounded in
the Philippine islands he was attended in a
hospital by a Tagalo, named Benito. This little
brown brother was indeed a brother to the injured
soldier and tended him with the loving care of
a devoted brother. After he came home Capt.
Clarke was often heard to speak to his friends
about the young Tagalo, and when a daughter
was born in his household last week, Mrs.
Clarke at once named the little daughter
Benita, after the Tagalo who had been so kind to
her husband. The Captain says the child is not
the same color as his attendant quite, but it is
red and that is about as near brown as could
be expected .—Lawrence, (Kan.) World.

Capt. Clarke was commander of Co. H, 20th
Kansas, and was wounded at the battle of the
Tuliajan river, where the writer of this note
saw him fall. But twenty-nine Tagalos were
stretched out on the other side of the river within
a few minutes afterward. — Beaumont Daily
Events. Edited by Joseph W. Ozias.

THE GRAND ARflY f.EDALS.

The boys of the company near Lawrence
received their medals at a public meeting for that
purpose held at the Opera House May 30, 1900.
There were formal speeches of presentation by
members of the G. A. R. and responses by mem-
bers of Co. II. The audience was considerably

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entertained and amused during the presentation
of the individual medals by the members, calling-
out each fellows nick name as his medal was
pinned on. Of course, we had to draw the line on
some of the names, Reno's for instance .

The H . Company medals are all or nearly all
completed, and those who have not yet received
their medal can obtain information concerning
the same of Col . O . H . Coulter, Topeka, Kansas.
Please notify me when you receive yours as I am
keeping a list of those that have been received.

THE TWENTIETH KANSAS.
Pursuant to a general call issued by Captain
H. W. Shideler, a number of the late members of
the Twentieth Kansas Infantry, United States
Volunteers, met at Holton, Kansas, May 9, 1900,
and effected an organization to be known as "The
Twentieth Kansas." The purposes and objects
being the same as those of our company. Com-
pany H was represented at this meeting by
Wilder S. Metcalf, Adna G. Clarke, Arthur H.
Gibson, Roy R. Gibson, and William M. Shaffer.
The adjutant mailed blanks to all members of
Company H and so far the following members
have responded: Shaffer, Philip Fox, Ainsworth,
Wm. P. Steele, Art. Gibson, Roy Gibson, Siler,
Wakefield, Messer, Conkey, Krause, Heydt, Spill-
man, Elliot Hook, and Rice. Thus far 156 mem-
bers of the regiment have sent in their dues and
more than 200 have responded to letters mailed
them.

Lawrence, Kans., July 5, 1900.
Circular No. 2.

Following out the plans outlined in Circular
No. 1, the Adjutant and Sergeant Major have
spent a great deal of time in obtaining addresses,
folding blanks, addressing envelopes and mailing
letters. The following table indicates the present
status of the organization:

Letters Replies Dues

Mailed.

Field and Staff 12 ..

N. C. otaff j7 ..

Band 24

Hospital Corps 11 ..

A 60 ..

B 75 ..

C 80 ..

D 70 ..

E 70 ..

F 75 ..

G 80 ..

H 80 ..

1 80 ..

K 85 ..

L 85 ..

M 70 ..

Received. Received.

... 7 $2.50

... 4 2.00

... 4 3.15

... 0 0.00

... 5 2 50

.. 10 4.00

... 5 2.50

.... 5 2.(0

... 8 3.00

.... 1 50

... 14 7 CO

... 10 5.00

5 2.50

... 10 4.50

.... 5 2.00

.... 19 9.00

112 $52.15

Received for dues $52.15

Paid out for postage, printing and permanent

record books 52.00

CO. H, 20TH KANSAS.
Company H 20th Kansas was organized at
Holiday, Kansas, February 22, 1900; twenty-nine
members of the original company being there
en route to Olathe to attend the funeral of
Merton Wilcox. The purposes of this organi-
zation are to forever keep green the memories of
our comrades who were required to make the
supreme sacrifice on their countries altar and to
perpetuate the comradeship that exists between
those of us who survived and who have the
natural desire of all soldiers "to right the war
over again" at our annual reunions.

As a means of keeping track of each member of
the original company the 1st sergeant has mailed,
in some cases we fear too frequently, blanks con-
taining requests for information, and we believe
that the following pages will disclose that he has
been remarkably successful in his efforts.

The officers elected at the first annual meeting
are as follows: Captain, Wilder S. Metcalf; 1st
Lieutenant, Albert H. Krause; 2nd Lieutenant,
E. Guy Simpson; 1st Sergeant, Adna G. Clarke;
Q. M. Sergeant, Hoke Simpson; Sergeant, F.
L. Courtney; Corporal, Claude Brown; Lance
Corporal, David M. Horkmans; Musician, Harry
Watkins; Artificer, John A.McKittrick; Wagoner,
Derwood E. Quakenbush; Cook, Claude Dicker;
Private, William P. Steele.

Cash on band 15

Yours Fraternally,

WILDER S. METCALF,
Adna G. Clarke, Adjutant. Colonel.

FIRST ANNUAL REUNION OF THE TWENTIETH

KANSAS.

The first Anuual Reunion of the Twentieth
Kansas, is to be held at Hutchinson, Kansas, Sept.
24-29, 1900.

Of course you are all going to attend, and I
desire very much that in the letter in response
to this paper that you are going to write that you
state whether you would rather go as soldier or
citizen. Your wishes will entirely determine the
matter. As captain of Co. H, 1st Infty. Kansas
National Guard, I can furnish guns and belts.
The people of Hutchinson will furnish the tents,
I think we can get Dicker to cook the '•slum", etc.

There are other Companies that can secure
National Guard equipments. The boys of the
famous Band of the "fight'n Twentieth" have
written me that they would be there to give us
Dixie, Hot Time, etc., etc. If the fellows want-
to go with arms we can have one parade, one
guard mount and can march with rifles in the
street parade.

If a majority vote to go armed, we will take
enough rifles, so that those who do not live in
Lawrence can be supplied at Hutchinson.

Please answer promptly and state your feelings.

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« THE PASSING OF THE TRANSPORT. *

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THE LAST NIGHT IN CAMP.

The silver star light softly filters dowD,
Upon the white walls of the tented town :
The tattoo's note the golden bugle tells
It echoes through the nooks and fairy dells,
Till rocked upon the sands by ocean's tide
It falls to sleep within the waters wide.
The sentry makes his rounds with tireless feet
With "who is there" each passer-by to greet.
He brings his gun to "port" as straps he spies,
And then to a "present;" they pass him by.
He does not see a dignified salute;
Resumes his lonesome vigil all so mute,
Behind him looms a rosy Kansas morn
With crimson fruit and "walls of golden corn";
Before him rolls the great Pacific wide
And fate's dark curtain veils the other side.
Within, the lights are out, the only lamp
The soft moon-rays that fall upon the camp.
Ah, well for those the taps be softly given
Who wake to hear the reveille in heaven !

Across the waves from trough to snowy crest,
The transport takes her way toward the west.
And in the distance growing faint and dim
Has vanished o'er the ocean's misty rim.

THE PASSING OP THE TRANSPORT.

The morning sunlight kissed the glowing bay,

Smiled on the purple hill tops far away;

Dried every sail aflap in morning breeze,

In jjort at last afar from stormy seas.

The army transport lies in waiting, trim

And snowy white, like some huge bird to skim

From shore to shore across the ocean's foam

To carry heroes far from love and home.

The last good byes are said; a plashing sound,

She pushes off and slowly turns around;

And mothers', wives', and sweethearts' eyes grow

dim
With straining for one dear last glance of him.
Witn tide and steam the ship is under way,
And sails mid cheers and music down the bay;
Passed Alcatraz the lonely prison pile,
And barracks trim on sunny Angel IsJe,
And grim Fort Point with frowning walls of grey
That ever guard the entrance to the bay.
Awhile the sun glints down the glorious west
And sinks to sleep within the ocean's breast,
And soft rose curtains drape his couch of state
The troop ship glides outside the Golden Gate.
The evening mists come down upon the sea,
The evening winds are blowing wild and free;
The shores of home grow faint in gathering night
With Cliff House but a shpdow on the height.

RETURN OF THE TWENTIETH KANSAS.

A weary watcher gazes o'er the bay,

The sea birds with the white waves are at play,

The sun is setting; like a golden wedge

It hangs between the sky and ocean's edge.

The stars come out: the sea birds gone to sleep,

Night's stillness reigns upon the wat'ry deep.

The Transport Tartar steers toward the lee,

Her prow emblazed with gilded heraldry,

And those escaped the cunning Tagal's hate

Again are passing through the Golden Gate.

And as they enter through its portals wide,

Once n>ore with loved and kindred to abide,

A kindly thought is sent across the wave

To comrades resting in a foreign grave.

There's one has lost a brother in the strife,

And one a nearer comrade, his young wife:

Who followed bravely where war's fortunes led,

No more the loved soil of home to tread :

And two brave youths a father's deeds will tell,

To her who waits at home and loved him well.

Some are relating how through swamp and fen

A leader cheered his little band of men

Until the fiery Taeals faced at last

He sank to earth, his life blood ebbing fast.

The twilight gently wears itself away,

The good ship rides at anchor in the bay

And from the land the boats come out to greet

Like welcoming children gath'ring round her feet.

Home, home at last ! How sweet the words must

be
To those returned from far across the sea!
Our nation's flag is planted in the East.
And like a mother is her love increased.
A little one is added to her flock,
Her arms must shield : the centuries' cradle rock,
And shall she then forsake this sacred trust,
Allow her cannon peace, her sword to rust !
Ah, no ! Old Glory, when once hoisted there.
Shall ever float in morning breezes fair.
No hand irreverant touch her radiant stars,
Nor tint to deeper hue her crimson bars,
But planted by a nation's blood and tears,
Shall there remain throughout time's endless

years.

— Mrs. Aetna Clarke.

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* WHAT THE BOYS ARE DOING. «

WILDER S. METCALF, el coronel.
Wilder S. Metcalf, Lawrence, Kansas, loan
broker; married July 30, 1878, to Mary E. Crosier,
April 3, 1900, elected member Board of Education,
of Lawrence, Kansas; May 16, 1900, elected dele-
gate to the Republican National Convention; was
a guest of Paul Morton and Theodore Roosevelt to
the Oklahoma City Rough Riders Reunion; has
assumed command of First Regiment Kansas
National Guard and will command the 24th Kan-
sas Infty ., U. S. V., in China. In his last letter he
says: "Just returned from Philadelphia, where I
helped to nominate McKinley and Roosevelt."

ALBERT Hi KRAUSE, el capitan.
Albert H. Krause, Lawrence, Kansas; con-
tractor of painting and decorating and dealer in
paints and wall paper; married May 14, 1900, to
Amelia Apitz. Says: "Nominated for Register
of Deeds, defeated; cause, wrong ticket in wrong
place. May 5, 1900. — I don't know that I can
interest any of the boys very much, but will say
that since my return I have enjoyed and am now
enjoying a good and prosperous business. I am
sorry I did not write sooner, and I don't want
you to think that I feel like our dear comrade
Page. I am always glad to see the boys or hear
from them. Sometimes when I am alone I long
for the gentle twitter of the Manila Lizard or the
entrancing song of the Mosquito, I was about to
say, and the buzz and zip of the Remington and
Mauser, but I am afraid you might doubt it, so I
will leave it unsaid; but a little red-horse and
hard-tack would do, or some duck that I did not
get at Apalit (because Ozias could not see it that
way). I have enclosed three cpiarto peso Ameri-
cano, which I suppose will go toward Comrade
Clarke's slush fund, as I understand he is up for
tin. office of Clerk of the District Court. Adios,
Albert H. Krause."

E. GUY SIMPSON, "the big unjust"

EL TENIENTE.

E. Guy Simpson, South Auburn, Neb., not mar-
ried yet. "All out in their blue shirts and leg-
gins; keep your guns bright and your shoes shined,
inspection may come at any time. I am at pres-
ent trying to make a living by keeping people out
of trouble and as I really have a name that would
indicate my ability to settle quarrels "unjust," I
feel I would be missing my calling if I did any-
thing else. I am at present in an office in Auburn,

Neb. I hope to meet you all in February." Was
granted a degree of A. B. by K. S. U., June 6,
1900.

ADNA G. CLARKE, el capitan.
Adna G. Clarke, deputy clerk district court,
married April 26, 1897, to Birdie May Baxter; son,
Paul E. Clarke, born February 25, 1898; daugh-
ter, Benita, born July 12, 1900; June 2, 1900
received republican nomination for clerk district
court; June 6, 1900, granted degree of A. B.,
K. S. U. Assumed command Company H, 1st
Infty., K. N. G., has the best company in the state
and El quiere eombate Chino mucho.

CHAS. HOKE SIMPSON, hoke.
Charles Hoke Simpson, Lawrence, Kansas :
teacher ; June 6, 1900, granted degree of A. B., by
K. S. U.; taught in Lawrence schools. Says:
"To the boys of earth that I know best and love
best. You see I had to answer that I was not
married, but the 'cooks' always save something
good back and wait till the line has passed to
enjoy it, so go ahead; John Morrow leads the
line with many seconds. I have neither pigs,
monkeys, mice nor chickens. Looting has been
scarce this winter. Aug. 6, 1900 Brothers —
Just at present I am batching and making 'slum'
for five boarders during a month's absence of my
mother. September fourth I begin teaching at
Williamsburg. I am the 'Brigadier General.' I
have a squad of four school-marms under me.
They will get the 'Marchings' from squad-drill,
but for the 'Manual of arms' I shall have to take
one at a time. I shall get $60.00 per month if I
don't get too many $10.00 lines for smuggling
boys on transports. I still 'wear Avhiskers. Hoke,"

FRANCIS L. COURTNEY, linn.
Francis L. Courtney, Lawrence, Kansas, U. S.
mail carrier. Linn has been sawing wood and
tending strictly to his Uncle Samuel's business.
He encloses dues regularly but like many of
the boys has contributed no bulletins so this
sketch is necessarily short.

CLAUD D. BROWN, hukglar kill.
Claud D. Brown; Lawrence Kansas, student, a
member of the sophomore class, school of engi-
neering, K. S. U. Has been doing the book agent
act in Colorado this summer and making it win-
He says, "Since Uncle Sain has taken my bayonet
the pie wagons are having a rest. I am willing to
eat the 'extras' now but kick about paying for

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them. Have been taking flunking lessons up at
K. U. this winter. I am not accounted for when
I miss roll call there. I would still like to march
to Dagupan to see the country. Hardy says to
cease Firing, Blewey. — Burglar Bill."

DAVID M. HORKMANS, dave.
David M. Horkmans, Lawrence, Kansas, stud-
ent, Kansas University photographer, says: "I
am getting to be more of a kodak fiend than ever.
My one eye is feeling very big since it does the
work of two."

CLAUDE R. DICKER, dick.
Claude R. Dicker, Lawrence, Kansas, car-
penter: "All of my comrades know too much
about me already, so I think a letter from me
would be of no interest to them."

JOHN A. McKITTRICK, kitty.
Lawrence, Kansas, blacksmith, remarks: "I
am in good health and have steady employment,
belong to the fire department, room at the city
hall and try to enjoy life while living, the people
say we will be a long time dead, will close wish-
ing Company H success with their undertaking."

DERWOOD E. QUAKENBUSH, stub.
Derwood E. Quakenbush, Media, Kansas, farm-
ing at present at Vinland, Kansas, writes: "Re-
ceived the sheet today and was very much pleased
as I think it is the only way we can keep track of
all of the boys, and I always shall feel that the
members of the company are the nearest to me
of any body of men on the glob?." Yours in good
health.— Stub.

HARRY R. W ATKINS, red.
Harry R. Watkins, Lawrence, Kansas, tele-
graph operator, makes the usual irrevelant remark
about having no recognized prosperity and signs
his name.

WILLIAM P. STEELE.
William P. Steele, Lawrence, Kansas, drug
clerk, calls attention to the fact that he has been
elected to the responsible and lucrative office of
private of Company H, 20th Kansas.

FRED B. AHLSTROM.
FredB. Ahlstrom, Lawrence, Kansas, has been
poorly, has answered no letters.

HARRY H. AINSWORTH.
Harry H. Ainsworth, Lawrence, Kansas,
horse collar maker. Harry has developed into
quite a ladies- man, and it is claimed makes
regular visits to the home of some fair damsel in
North Lawrence. Congressman Bowersock has

introduced a biU making him a member of Com-
pany H, Twentieth Kansas Infantry, U. S. V.
from March 20, 1899 to October 28, 1899 with the
pay and allowance of the same.

ARTHUR F. ALLEN.
Arthur F. Allen, Lawrence, Kansas, horse
coUar maker; married to Nellie Obrien: "I am
working at the collar factory, have been there
since January 6, 1900."

FRANK ALLEN, kid.

THE FRIEND OF THE SAILOR.

Frank Allen, Co. D, 36th Infantry U. S. V.,
Manila, P. I.; soldier; Bolinao, P. I. "May 8, 1900
— While the regiment was in process of organiza-
tion I helped in the canteen, went with my
regiment to San Fernando and stayed with my
company until the latter part of September when
I was assigned to duty on the pack train of the
36th until November, was put on a wagon until
March and have since been with the company.
I have been in several skirmishes and scouting
expeditions. I have not been punished."

CLARENCE AMES.

Clarence Ames, Company D, 36th Infantry U.
S. V., Manila, P. I., soldier, Bolinao, P. I. "May
8, 1900; detailed as mounted orderly for Col. J. F.
Bell July 14, 1899. In that capacity I was in the
following notable engagements: Bacolor, August
9, 1899; San Antonio, September 9; Porac, Sep-
tember 28; Porac, October 17; Porac, October 30;
Bambam, November 11; Mangateren, Novem-
ber 28; Aliminos, December 21. On January 1,
1900, I was detailed as mounted orderly for
Brigadier General, J . F. Bell, Hdqts. Dagupan.
Returned to duty by request April 15,1900. Health
good. Have at present on deposit with the pay
master $445, with two months pay over due.
Hope I may be in position to meet with you on
the 4th of next February."

CLAY ANDERSON, andy.

Clay Anderson, Stanton, Kansas, student and
farmer; attended Lawrence High school last win-
ter. "May 1, 1900 — Am going to school, using
the coin I got from Uncle Sam, as the old soldier
noise is worn out. I am waiting for a war with
China to tell the fellows to 'go on,' that is the
way we did. My averdupois has decreased ten
pounds; need some of Hoke's soups and special
dishes of extras for appetizer."

HARVEY J. ARTERBURN, old jack.

Harvey J. Arterburn, Lawrence, Kansas;
"Have no children that I have to issue rations
for."

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ALVIN BALE, jerry.
Alvin Bale, Eldorado, Kansas; farmer. Have
not heard directly from him since muster out.
DENVEB W. BALE.
Denver W. Bale, Eldorado, Kansas; laborer.
"March 14, 1900— Since the death of my father
I find pleasure in looking after my mother and
younger brothers and sisters. Do not put in my
time telling war stories, but have taken every
day's labor that has been offered me."
ELMER L. BENSON, lulu.
Elmer L. Benson, Lawrence, Kansas, student,
"Well, boys, I have been going to school for the
last five months and expect to finish the short-
hand course in a couple of months; then I expect
to sally forth in the cold world. From your com-
rade, Lulu."

LEWIS A. BROOKS.
Lewis Brooks, Lawrence, Kansas, laborer. -Has
enclosed dues but no bulletins.

OSCAR C. BROWNLEE, injun jim.
Oscar C. Brownlee, Lawrence, Kansas, farm-
ing. Attended Kansas State Agricultural College,
Manhattan, until its close and has since been
working on his father's farm near Lawrence.

PRANK C. CHAPMAN.
Frank C. Chapman, Troop I, 11th Cav., U. S.
V., Manila, P. I. We have heard nothing from
Frank for a long time. He was sick in the hos-
pital several weeks, but when heard from last
was again on duty.

OTIS H. CHASE, pat.
Otis H. Chase. We have sent several letters
addressed care of Leander Chase, Denver, Colo-
rado. They have not been returned, but have re-
ceived no answer.

ROBERT M. CHURCH.

Robert M. Church, Fort Scott, Kansas, 215
South Broadway, Locomotive fireman; married
to Miss Grace Smart. "I hope all are well
and have something to keep your minds
from wandering back to the Philippines, hard tack,
bacon, horse and coffee. Have had a good posi-
tion ever since coming home and am doing well.
Hoping all are doing well and living easy, I beg to
remain a friend as well as a comrade to all."

"P. S. Boys, grow fat and get married. There
is nothing like it. — R. C."

ROBERT F. CLARK, skinny.
Robert F. Clark, Troop F, 11th Cav., U. S. V.,
"Manila, P. I., March 3, 1900—1 have not been
wounded yet but nearly crossed the big divide,

as Selig said; while crossing a big canon my horse
fell. Thought that about half of the mountain
had fallen on me. I rode forty-five miles before
I could get treatment, then they put me on the
Relief. I am O. K. now. We do not have any
fighting like we used to have, so you may know
that the fun is rather tame, I get to see lots of
country and that is all. Your comrade, R. F.
Clark, Troop F, 11th Cavalry."

ROBERT G. CORNELL,

Robert G. Cornell, Alma, Kansas; minister.
"March 14, 1900—1 am glad the company and its
record for fighting is to be immortalized. I trust
that each one of the members may have the privi-
lege of attending each one of the reunions. I
shall do all in my power to help the good cause
along. May 28, 1900 — I .regret very much that I
cannot be present Memorial day but will be there
in spirit; may the memory of our fellow comrades
ever be kept in our minds until we sleep with
them in the silent vale. Your comrade, Robert
S. Cornell."

GEORGE A. CONKEY.

George A. Conkey, Fort Dodge, Kansas; far-
mer; has been working on a farm near Orland,
Indiana. "I will try and get back in Kansas this
fall, for I am homesick to see the boys; with
respect and best wishes to all I remain as ever
your true and faithful comrade, George A.
Conkey." He recently returned to Kansas to
attend the funeral of his father, and will be at
the Hutchinson reunion.

CLARENCE L. COLE.

Clarenee L. Cole, Lawrence, Kansas; medical
student, K. S. U. "While in the service I fre-
quently attempted to patch up a 'vet' or experi-
ment upon an ailing native, but during the past
winter I have been attempting to learn how
Americans are built, so I can pass up $15.60 per
annum poco tempo and ride on Easy street.
Haven't been on a hike for a long time; while at
a safe distance I frequently think I would enjoy
myself again in the service. A fellow finds his
spending money much more easily when Uncle
Sam is footing board and room rent, than he does
when Lawrence landlords get hold of him. Yours
respectfully, C. L. Cole,

CHARLES E. COOK.

Charles E. Cook, Haviland, Kansas. Has neg-
lected to answer all letters mailed him to date.
ERNEST CRISS.

Ernest Criss, Pretoria, South Africa. Attended
L. H. S. a few weeks, but the war spirit got its
work in and Criss headed for South Africa.

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THOMAS J. DAVIDSON.
Thomas J. Davidson, Lecompton, Kansas —
"My wound has healed and ray leg has been
stronger but bothers me some yet; having not
been able for steady work I have been visiting
most of the time . I would like to see all of my
comrades again and talk over days gone b}\
From your friend and comrade, Thos. J.
Davidson."

HARRY G DAVIS.
Harry G. Davis, 722 Grand View ave., Kansas
City Kansas; attorney. "Since my discharge
from the army I have been in Kansas City most
of the time studying a great deal and practicing
law a little; I have enjoyed good health all the
time. With best regards to all interested, I am,
respectfully, Harry G. Davis."

WALTER S, DRYSDALE, tubby, giblktts.
Walter S. Drysdale, West Point, New York;
cadet; attended K. S. U. July, 1900, appointed
alternate cadet to West Point, writes: "Aug. 3,
1900. Tyler failed, Yours Truly passed and is
now a 'new cadet.' They surely do things up
brown here; it is known among some of the fel-
lows and some of the cadet officers that I be-
longed to the 20th Kansas, although I did not in-
tend that it should become known. The officers
treat me allright about it though. lam acting
as right guide of the New Cadet formation, and
don't have to brace as much as some of the rest.
Bracing is sucking up the stomach until it touches
the backbone, throwing back the shoulders until
they meet behind and pulling the chin inside the
collar. We are busy here from morning till night.
Besides drilling, we have been drawing our new
equipment. Everything here is pretty fine.
Yours respectfully, Walters. Drysdale.

ALBERT S. EMMETT, the sailor.
Albert S. Emmett, Lawrence, Kansas; farm-
ing and teaming; married Miss Noaecker. "April
10, 1900—1 had a rather tough time of it after
going on the line, but stayed with the boys until
the 3d of November. The Irish navy is a thing
of the past; after I left the gunboat I think the
flotilla went astray, being minus their admiral;
but never mind, Uncle Sam never knows when he
has a good thing or, perhaps, he would push it
along. Albert S . Emmett, late Admiral Irish navy.

PHILLIP FOX, ELTENIENTE.

Philip Fox, Manhattan. Kansas; Commandant
St. John's Military School, Salina, Kansas. 'iAs
you know when I was mustered out I was in a
very critical condition, but, happily, I am now
out of the grasp of the disease and am rapidly

gaining weight and strength . I did not get ac-
quainted with the Co . H boys very well, as I was
too sick to get around much, but remember me
kindly to all. I am most happily settled in this
school; the school is small and my duties not
overwhelming; I can keep polished up on drill in
fine shape . Yours, Philip Fox .
FRED. E. FOX.
Fred. E. Fox, Bliss, Oklahoma; farmer; mar-
ried Florence E. Harvey. "Since discharge I
have been married as you see and moved to Okla-
homa; was in the butcher business part of the
winter, but am now on a lease in the Ponce
country, there are 1135 acres in the lease; it is very
nice work for those who care for farming. Yours
truly, Fred. E. Fox.

WILLIAM B. FEARING, micky.
William B, Fearing, Troop F, 11th Cavalry,
U. S. V., Manila, P. I. Fearing has been sick
most of the time since his re-enlistment. The
last word received from him was to the effect
that he was with his Troop, but was still in poor
physicial condition.

PETER F. FLEMING.

Peter F. Fleming, Co. D, 36th Infty. U. S. V.,
Manila, P. I. "I am still in the commissary de-
partment; my regiment is scattered around the
gulf of Lyngayen and it is difficult to get sea
going schooners to haul rations; I made a trip
over to Bolinao last wreek, and in coming back we
had to reef our sails to keep the wind from blow-
ing our mast off. I am almost as much sailor as
soldier; I can yell 'get aft the line' as good as the
boatswain of the Indiana. I was awful glad to
hear from you; I am glad Co, H has been organ-
ized again; I am glad to get the medal, and thank
you and the citizens of Lawrence for it. I sup-
pose Bloodthirsty Bill is a road agent now. As
ever your comrade, P. F. Fleming.

ARTHUR H. GIBSON.

Arthur H. Gibson, Alma, Kansas; real estate
broker. "March 14, 1900.— I am not married and
no chance of finding a girl to have me, however,
I am not looking for a matrimonial agency. Hope
your seheme will bring Co. H closer together
than they are at present. Yours truly, A. H.
Gibson.

ROY R. GIBSON.
Roy R. Gibson, Alma, Kansas. "I am out in
the West where cowDoys are numerious in a nice
little town for a soldier. One would think he was
on Grand Avenue or up on Dupount someplace.
'Holy Jim" as the boys used to call him is preach-
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him. I drilled the Alma Boys Brigade. Your
comrade, R. R. Gibson.

BERT GILLEY.

Bert Gilley. We have directed several letters
addressed Ottawa, Kansas, and several more ad-
dressed Kansas City, Kansas, but to date have no
information of Gilley's whereabouts. If anyone
can furnish his address, it will be very greatly
appreciated.

TILTON C. GOOD.

Tilton C. Good, 518 Topeka ave., Topeka, Kan-
sas; tinner. "Dont know a thing." T. C. Good.
EVERETT A. GOURLEY.

Everett A. Gourley, Troop H. 11th. Cav. U. S.
V., Manila, P. I. "You have all experienced wai
in the Philippines in a much worse stage than at
present. We are still chasing ,Goo-goos', only it
is different as we are chasing them in the timber
and the mountains. My health is excellent and am
not missing a day's duty. We have good officers.
your comrade. Everett A. Gourley."

FRANK HACKBARTH, "dutch".

Frank Hackbarth, Lawrence, Kansas, Tinner.
Has written nothing.

EDWARD J. HARDY, el teniente.

Edward J. Hardy, Salina, Kansas, Station &
Express Agent. Married Nellie N. Ober, son. Ed-
ward J. Hardy, born Nov. 16, 1898. "March 14,
1900. Came back and started to work at Salina,
but the frio weather made me hike for old Mexico.
I will always be pleased to attend the February
reunions and trust you will do your best to make
them grande. Of course, no one ever thought
Capt. Clarke would get so far busted as to take
this means to raise a quarter. But we all will
help him out." "May 29, 1900 — Am still gig'en
'em. You can sure have my twenty-five cents
every quarter. Sony I can't be with you the
30th. E. J. Hardy."

ARTHUR HARGIS.

Arthur Hargis , Troy, Kansas. Drug Clerk.
"March 14, 1900. Am now acting as Bailiff of the
April term of court of Doniphan County. Am
thinking very strongly of going back to the Uni-
versity this winter". Your comrade, Arthur
Hargis.

LORNE HARGIS, the big mnn.

Lome Hargis, Troy, Kansas, Student. "March
23, 1900. Well boys how are you all ? Big Bird is
still in Troy going to school. I am living easy on
pork chop gravy. I weight at present 187 lbs.
Yon know I am home now eating my mother's
cooking. Not eating the old U. S. hard tack and

canned horse." "May 31, 1900. Am very sorry
I could not be present Decoration day to drill with
my company. I am feeling fine as silk, not quite
as fat as I was. I am working to hard, I guess.
Give all the boys my best regards when you see
them. I remain as ever, yours very truly." Lome
Hargis.

CHARLES W. HARRIS.

Charles W. Harris, Lawrence, Kansas, Carpen-
ter, Married Miss Minta Pumroy . "At the present
writing I have just got in from the country where
I have been doing a little carpenter work. Yours
truly." Charles W. Harris.

ROY S. HAYNES.

Roy S. Haynes, South Points, La. Bridge Ten-
der, N. O. & N. E. Ry. "Apr. 10, 1900, Dec. 4th.,
I came here and accepted the position I now hold.
I am well, and if it were not for mosquitoes would
like it here. I am glad to see something is being
done to keep track of the members of old Com-
pany H. and any service I can render will gladly
be done. Hoping to receive a copy of the paper,
I am, as every your comrade." Roy S. Haynes.

"Leavenworth, Kans., Feb. 15, 1900— Captain
Ad. G. Clarke, Lawrence, Kan., Dear Sir: Your
circular to my son Roy in regard to Co. H, 20th
Kansas, came to hand last night. He is at South
Point, La,, to which place I will forward it today.
I am pleased to know that you intend to keep up
your organization, as it will be of vast benefit to
the members in the future. Had we "old vets"
of the civil war done as you propose to do, it
would have saved many of us time, trouble and
expense in a great many instances. Take myself
as an example, I was mustered in Nashville in
1865 and have never met but one man belonging
to the regiment since, and don't know the ad-
dress of a solitary member. All this could have
been avoided had we kept up our Company or-
ganization each member notifying 'headquarters'
Avhen address was changed. So 1 hope you will
impress on each member that 'it's a good thing,
push it along.' Roy was only home about three
weeks when he accepted a position with the New
Orleans & North Eastern Railroad. He expects
to be in Lawrence next winter attending the
University, when you will see more of him.
Wishing yourself and every memderofthe Com-
pany a long and prosperous life, I remain. Yours
Respectfully, C. T. Haynes, 'Dad.* "

WILBURN HAYNES, never step.

Wilburn Haynes, San Francisco, Calif. Just
moved there from Lawrence. "March 14, 1900.
Waiting for warm weather and the job that is
coming bye and bye. Married Grace W. Powell

ADM A GIKARD CLARKE.

ERNEST GUY SIMPSON.

CHARLES HOKE SIMPSON.

Three members of Company H who were granted the degree of

Bachelor of Arts by the Kansas State University,

June Six, Nineteen Hundred.

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at San Francisco Sept. 23, 1898. Son Adna Wil-
burn, born July 19, 1899, Lawrence, Kansas. Well
now I am stuck, for what in the world an old mar-
ried man can write that will be of interest to a
lot of young fellows is more than I can get through
my head. I might advise them to follow my
example, get married settle down as the heads of
families and raise a crop of young soldiers for the
next war, but suppose they will do so without a
fool's advise." Never Step Haynes.
RUFO A. HAZEN.
Rufo A. Hazen, Lawrence, Kansas. Making
Manila Views. "Left Manila May 15th arrived
in Frisco June 7th, spend six days in Frisco and
took the Portland Route for home . I am glad to
beat home." Rufo A. Hazen.

CHARLES HETRICK.

Charles Hetrick, Fielding, Shasta Co., Calif.,
Tool sharpener. "April 30, 1900. I am now
working at the Keswick Smelter and mines, but
do not intend to remain long at this place . June
15, 1900. I am working in the L-on Mountain
Mining Camp far up in the Coast Range Moun-
tains. I am away from railroad and almost from
civilization. I am living in a small cabin up in
the canon and I am my own cook and bottle was-
her, but I still keep healthy and happy. Yours
respectfully." Charles E. Hetrick.

WILLIAM S. HEYDT, shern.

William S. Heydt, East Las Vegas, N. M. Rail-
roading. Married May 9, 1900. Miss Nellie J.
Christal: "I would like to see you all again or
would like to go to the Hamburg Show once more.
Had a short letter from R. R. Gibson and double
header from Robert Church some time ago. If
anyone of you should eyer happen down here,
don't forget to stop in. Good-bye to all . " Yours
with respect, William S. Heydt. "At home 507
Lower Grand Ave., East Las Vegas."

LYNN L. HILLIKER.

LynnL. Hillicker, Pasadena, Galif. Conduc-
tor on electric railway. Married Miss Lulu
Hoover, of Columbus, Kans., June 12, 1898,
Says, "At the time I applied for a discharge from
the 20th band, I had in view work on the Santa
Fe's newly acquired line in California. My dis-
charge was gi-anted November 18, 1898, and as
soon as their new line was completed through
Tulare, California I entered the Santa Fe's em-
ploy at that point as assistant agent. Remained
there from the latter part of December, '98 until
July, '99, when I was transferred to San Diego,
California as city ticket agent. From that I
accepted a position with the Los Angeles & Pasa-

dena Electric Railway Company as conductor,
leaving office work entirely for out-door employ-
ment, and have been located in Pasadena in my
present position since March 28, 1900. The
change from San Diegos very much preferable on
account of the coast climate there and out of door
work. I am glad an organization of the 20th has
been effected and shall look forward to the publi-
cation of these letters. — Lynn L. Hilliker."
ELLIOT F. HOOK.

Elliot F. Hook, Lawrence, Kansas, Attorney
at Law. "I am picking up a small fee occasionally
from some troubled or misguided soul, but have
not reached that stage yet that we attorneys like
to speak of as a lucrative practice. I want to
take this opportunity to thank the boys here in
Lawrence for the interest they took in my candi-
dacy at the primary for City Attorney. They were
very loyal to me and I am sure I shall never forget
or fail to appreciate the work they did for me."
Elliot F. Hook.

WILLIAM M. HOOK, dad.

William M. Hook, Quinimo, Kansas. Teaching.
Married Rose Evelyn Brown daughter Juanita
Maria born Jan. 27, 1896, at Lyndon, Kansas. El-
liot Dewey born March 4, 1898, Lyndon, Kansas :
"My greatest disappointment is the memory of
my retirement from that famous regiment of stal-
wart Kansans who carried the flag of their country
through the tangling marches of the far eastern
island. Boys I read with thrilling pleasure your
glorious achievements and while I cannot abro-
gate any of the glory unto myself, I can and will
axtenuate it unto you . Yours devotedly and fra-
ternally, William M. Hook."

FRANK A. HUBNER, shrapnel.

Frank A. Hubner, Lawrence, Kansas, Clerk in
grocery store : "I am salesman in Hanson's gro~
eery store and like it real well . Expect to go to
Kansas City to work for Ridneur & Baker Groce-
ry Co. Have been in good health since I returned
from the Philippines. I think this organisation
is just the stuff. With love to all the boys," Frank
A. Hubner.

JOHN A. HUNTSMAN.

John A. Huntsman, Lieut. 36th Infty . U. S. V.
Manila, P. I. We have had noth'ng from Jack,
but we understand that he has been rromoted to
2d Lieutenant, and is serving on Brigadier Gen-
eral J. H. Bell's staff". We have received a blank
and an enclosure of twenty-five cents from Dagu-
pAn, which we have credited to Jack although it
was not signed.

JOSEPH ILIFF, FATTY.
Joseph Iliff, Lawrence, Kansas: student. "I

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am still attending school at Haskell Institute ;

expect to graduate next year. Will work out this

summer if I can get anything to do. Joseph Iliff ."

THOMAS F. IRELAND.

Thomas F. Ireland, Bronson, Kansas ; farmer.
"March 18, 1900. — I am sorry I live so far from
the rest of the company, for I get more homesick
to be back with the company than I ever was to
get home while I was in Manila, and you all know
that was considerable." "May 27, 1900.--I don't
know what the rest of you "gu-gus" think about
it, but I miss having a pay day once in awhile,
and have decided $15.60, board and clothes in-
cluded, is about as good as farming, until a person
gets one crop at least. The weather has been
warm enough the last week to remind me of
Manila and make me feel glad I am not there.
Well, I must close, so adios : your comrade, T. F.
Ireland."

JOSEPH B. KENDALL.

Joseph B. Kendall, Anthony, Kansas: grocer.
"Since I left Lawrence I have been in a grocery
store here, and am getting along nicely. Joseph
B. Kendall."

BERT KUHN, scaley.

Bert Kuhn, Lawrence, Kansas: painter. Has
furnished no communication.

HARRY L. LIPSEY, dad.

Harry L. Lipsey, Lawrence, Kansas. "The
first of the year I commenced selling cooking
ware for the Central Supply Company and ap-
pointing agents. My spare time is spent in
building incubators and farming, as I live on a
ten acre farm near Lawrence. Hoping this will
find all of the boys enjoying good health as it
leaves me, I am, very truly, H. L. Lipsey.
WILLIAM E. LEIS.

William E. Leis, Lawrence, Kansas ; grocery
clerk: married Barbara Heigel . "Since my re-
turn home I have been employed by the Poehler
Mercantile Co. I am now clerking in W. A,
Guenther's Grocery store, and would like very
much to have you patronize the Hombre that ran
the battalion canteen. William E. Leis."
ELMER D. MABRY.
Elmer D. Mabry. We have addressed several
communications to Mabry at Elma, Iowa. They
have neither been returned nor answered. If any
of you can furnish his preseDt address, it will be
greatly appreciated by Adna G. Clarke, First Ser-
geant.

CLARENCE MARTIN, babk.
Clarence Martin, Lawrence, Kansas, Machinist :
"I have charge of the tool room at the Fowler

Shops. I came home in good condition both phy-
sically and morally and started to school the next
day after my return, but thinking I had better be
doing something for myself, I went to work in the
Fowler Shops. Wishing all of you the success I
hope for myself, I am, Your comrade," Clarence
Martin.

GEO. A. MESSER, lazakus.

Geo. A. Messer, Lawrence, Kansas, Laborer:
"I am alive and have my ups and downs the same
as the rest. Lately I have gained my appetite
some what better than it has been, for I can now
eat my three square meals a day. Eating requires
work, especially to get something to eat and if
work is plenty I am all right." Geo. A. Messer.
AUSTIN R, MILLS, heavenly.

Austin R. Mills, Lawrence, Kansas : "Clerk,
but my thoughts and fancies carry me beyond the
smoky region of a tobacco shop and the drudgery
of a cigar clerk. Never held an office of trust or
responsibility, except when I was Lance Corpo-
ral twenty-four hours. I hope when my late com-
manding officer receives the quarter enclosed in
this letter he will not exclaim in accents wild and
awful, that's gigen 'em or tear the shingles off of
Morrow Castle nor refuse to sign receipts for beer,
but will place it in some conspicuous place as a
curiosity, a relic from one who as a soldier was
ahvays broke and who at present is seldom in a
better financial condition. Believe me it is with
heart rending sighs and bewailings that I give up
this silver pocket piece, but the though of the
cause it is going to support makes the parting less
bitter. Sincerely yours . " Austin R. Mills, Most
heavenly of heavenlies.

ARTHUR K. MOORE.
Arthur K.Moore, Wilmington, Ohio: reporter
and law student : Captain Co. F, 1st Regt. O. N.
G. "Since my return home have been engaged
in delivering lectures on the Twentieth Kansas in
the Philijjpines, both for the entertainment and
instruction of the people and the benefit of my-
self financially ; have met with success and know
of nothing I have enjoyed more in my life than
the recital of the pleasures and hardships which
were incurved as a member of Company H, Twen-
tieth Kansas Infty., U. S. V. We took part in
the exercises Decoration day, and the entire
company formed a firing squad ; it sounded like
old times, and the volleys were so perfect it re-
minded me of some of 'H' company's volleys and,
although it was a solemn occasion, I could, not
help but remark to the men, 'boys, that's gigen
'em ;' I drill the boys according to the methods
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think of no other command to give I give them
the silent manual. We are to have a sham battle
and maybe we won't burn up powder and Mc-
Arthur won't be there to stop us either. Regards
to all the boys, Arthur K. Moore.

JOHN W. MORROW.

John W. Morrow, Lawrence, Kansas. At
present with a threshing outfit in Western Kan-
sas; married Sadie A . Schneck. "I suppose all
of you know I am married ; I can say I am happy
with my wife ; we enjoy each others happiness
and troubles together . I am much better pleased
now, as I do not have to cook or eat 'slum,' as
my wife hasn't learned the art of making it and I
hope she never will, as it might make me want to
enlist, your comrade, J. W. Morrow."
CHARLES O. MORROW, gunner.

Charles O. Morrow, Lawrence, Kansas. On
the ice wagon ; has not responded.

JAMES E. NORTHRUP.

James E. Northrup, Manila, P.I. During the
dry season Northrup was engaged in making pic-
tures, but since the wet season began he has been
working in the Quartermaster's Department.
He has had his transportation extended one year
and may locate permanently in Manila.
ALBERT O. OLIVER.

Albert O. Oliver, Corp. Co. B, 1st Infty., U.
S. A., Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. "I enlisted in
February, 1900, and was promoted corporal the
1st day of May ; am having a much easier time
than I had in the Philippines ; it is much nicer
being a tin soldier, doing drill and guard duty,
than hiking over rice-dykes. Give my regards to
all the boys, and write whenever you have the
time. I am, as ever, your comrade, Albert O.
Oliver." Co. B, 1st Infty., is now en route for
China.

BEN J, F. OLIVER.

Benj. F. Oliver, Kansas City, Kansas, 1005
Minn. ave. ; laborer Armour Packing Company.
"It has been several days since I first heard from
you in regard to the reorganization of the com-
pany and regret to say that I have taken little
interest in the doings of the outside world since
we were last together. Respectfully yours, Benj.
F. Oliver."

WILLIAM F. OSBORN. doc.

William F. Osborn, Baldwin, Kansas. "At-
tending school . Will. F. Osborn . "
ORRY W. OWEN.

Orry W. Owen, Winfield, Kansas, 602 East
8th street : rustling freight for Santa Fe. "Com-

pany load, ready, aim, fire ! Get down behind
that rice-dyke ! keep your head down, darn you !
don't bunch up like that and make a pot shot !
raise your sights to 500 yai-ds ; Are three volleys,
that's gigen 'em some ; keep down there, dog-
gone you, or you will get your head blowed off !
And so it goes, dear comrades, I almost wish I
was back there once more. I am in the best of
health and am enjoying life as much as I can un-
der the present circumstances. The Twentieth
has a great reputation around here. With best
wishes for all my comrades' success, I am as
ever, Orry W. Owen.

ERNEST L. OZIAS, doc.
Ernest L. Ozias, 1113 Connecticut street, Law"
rence, Kansas; farmer; married Miss Nora Mar-
tin. "Two happy moments were our lot: 1 —
When we signed away our liberty and no longer
called our souls our own. 2 — When Uncle Sam
gave us our 'honorable,' then, as never before,
our cup of joy overflowed. I regret not my sol-
diering, for I value the experience. Much time
and money could not duplicate the worth of the
20th Kansas' 'Hot Time.' But a respectable
number of us regret that we enlisted to fight one
people and combatted another; that through the
lack of a statesman at Manila and a declared
policy at Washington, the war in which we en-
gaged was not averted. I am glad I belonged to
Co. H. Its men were humane to a fallen foe,
kind and considerate to each other, manly to
outside friends. And it was with delight, when
the rest of you had left Manila, that the Twen-
tieth, so I was told, had left more friends than
any other volunteer regiment. The reason was,
their high sense of business honor."
JOSEPH W. OZIAS.

Joseph W. Ozias, Beaumont, Texas. Editor
and Proprioter. Beaumont Daily Events. "Ja-
nuary 16, 1900 elected an honorary member of the
Kansas State Historical Society, and I think we
are all agreed that he was justly entitled to the
compliment. The Beaumont Daily Events Vol. 1,
No. 1, editorially remarks: "The Events will be
for America now and forever, first, last and under
all circumstances. It will know that an enlight-
ened people can govern themselves and that any
people or nation who cannot maintein order among
themselves are unfit for self-government, and
should not be entrusted wholly with it ; but that
all people should be given the largest liberty com-
mensurate with their ability to understand a:i
enforce good government."

LARRANCE PAGE, grandma.

LarrancePage. Chicago, 111.., 5802 Jackson Ave.

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"Pedestrian tourist soliciting substistanee. I did
not suppose when I enlisted that fact would give
anybody the right to forever after torment and

black-mail me. There are some in the

company that I would gladly forget. In order to
do that, it seems necessary to forget the company.
I think that those from Lawrence who drew offi-
cer's or other high pay and who did not know
enough to make good privates might pay postage
etc . Let me rest in peace . I think that my per-
secutors ought to be satisfied now. Larrance
Page."

JAMES M. PAINTER, -monty.

James M. Painter, Oakland, Kansas, Laborer,
March. 9, 1900. "I have been pretty near a gent-
leman of leisure this winter, but fell from grace
this spring and am working for a nursery . Am very
pleased with the idea of keeping the company or-
ganized and will be glad to meet with my old com-
rades at the reunions. Your comrade," James
M. Painter.

EUGENE PARROT.

Eugene Parrot, Lawrence, Kansas. Printer :
"For a short time after coming home I canvassed
for "Campaigning in the Philippines," and did
very well with it, but begging people to buy books
is not exactly like begging tobacco from a comrade
to roll a cigarette (at wich I was always an expert),
so having a chance to discontinue that occupation
with honor went back to my old trade of sticking
type and have been doing that ever since . Very
sincerely your comrade." Eugene Parrot.
FRANK W. PEARCE, ieish.

Prank W. Pearce, Lawrence, Kansas ; carpenter,
Early last spring Irish decided to try railroading
in Wyoming, he soon returned, however, and has
since been working at odd jobs near home.
ROBERT E. PIPPIN, shorty.

Robert E. Pippin, San Francisco, Calif. 31 Ful-
ton Street. No answers.

THOMAS B. RAYBOURN, big tom.

Thomas B. Raybourn, Lawrence, Kansas, Rail-
roading. Big Tom has been as faithfully laboring
as he formerly was at soldiering. He has express-
ed his interest in the organization, but has contri-
buted no bulletin.

EDWARD NEWTON RENO, 2— O

Edward Newton Reno, Lawrence, Kansas, Stu-
dent. On an ice wagon during vacation. "I am in
the words of Sherm. Heydt living easy it has been
a long time since I have been addressed by nick-
name, but I hope you have not forgotten mine.
At some or our future reunions I may be able to
test its appropriateness. At Paranaque I said 'no
abe to that profound question. 'Are you going

to take on?' But I have reconsidered it and have
taken on in the National Guard of Kansas. From
your comrade," T. H.

OTTO W. RETHORST.

Otto W. Rethorst, 2nd Lieutenant. 11th Cav.
U.S. V., Manila, P. I." "The 11th Cav. is the or-
ganization and we have done some splendid work
too. You probably have read an account of our
expedition south of Manila in January. You ought
to have been with us . ' I had seen gu-gus hike
before, but I have never seen them hike out like
they did from us on this trip. Yes, sir, when the
11th horse is around the gu-gus are gone and still
going. Rah ! for the Twentieth Kansas ! Rah for
the 11th Cav. ! Yours respectfully," O. W. Ret-
horst .

CHARLES E. RICE.

Charles E. Rice, Topeka, Kansas, Mailing Clerk
Topeka Postoffice. "No, no, no, no. Have no
time." Charles E. Rice.

CAMPBELL II. SCOTT, blondy.

Campbell H. Scott, Scranton, Pa. According
to the latest news received from his physician
Campbell is dangerously sick, so much so that it
is not considered safe to attempt to bring him
home. I know you all join with me in hoping for
his immediate and permanent recovery . Later —
Campbell is now seriously sick at 112 New York
street, North Lawrence; we should call on him
and see if there is anything we can do to cheer
him up. A. G. C.

HARRY G. SELIG.

Harry G. Selig, Lawrence, Kansas. Employed
in Electric Light Plant. "March 14, 1900. Like
my three meals a day as well as any other hombre.
Would get married if I could. Expect to live and
die in Lawrence, Kansas. Have gained about 62
pounds since arrival in the United States and
never felt better in my life. If I don't get into
trouble, I can be found at my above address at
any time. May 28, 1900. Everybody seems to know
more about me than I do about myself, so I will
not say anything." Harry G. Selig.
WILLIAM M. SHAFER.

William M. Shafer, Onaga, Kansas, Carpenter.
"April 12, 1900. I have been doctoring ever since
I came home for the disentery and now it has me
so run down that I do not get out of the house for
as long as four or five days at a time, but I feel
better the last two or three days. Hope I will be
able to meet with the boys at Holton next month .
Yours truly," William Shafer. Shafer is still in a
very critical condition and has recently been at
Excelsior Springs, Missouri, for his health.

A KANSAS KOMPANY BULLETIN-

13

GEORGE FRANK SHIRAR .

George F. Shirar. "Nueve Caceres, Came-
rinas Island, June 18, 1900 — Dear Captain and
Comrades: I received your letter and was much
pleased to hear from you. The medal came all-
right and I thank the people very much for it .
We left Manila the first of June and arrived on
these islands on the 6th. Of course we have to
scout all over the island, but are quartered in a
building about like Bowersock's residence in a
town about as large as Manila. We are with
headquarters, the duty is not very heavy, I only
catch stable guard once in nine and mounted
patrol once in five days. Of course, we have to
take care of our horses, but that is better than
hiking in the infantry. If I pull through with
this I am going into the 2d Cavalry . Well, I
must close. So long, George F. Shirar."
FRANK W. SILER.

Frank W. Siler, Lawrence, Kansas, Farmer.
"I do not know how to write letters." F . W. Siler.
Siler recently received $47,53 from Uncle Sam, the
amount due him as difference in pay and allowance
of Corporal and Sergeant Cook . And right here
we desire to call your attention to the fact that all
of you who were discharged at San Francisco in
1898 have §21.55 coming to you. Those who were
discharged before the regiment after returning
from Manila have $4.95 due you, and that we can
furnish information that will enable you to get
the same .

ALBERT J. SNYDER.

Albert J. Snyder, Eudora, Kansas. Has failed
to answer.

JOSEPH N. SPILLMAN.

Joseph N. Spillman, Buffalo, Kansas, Farming
and stock raising. "As my health has been un-
usually poor since my return home, I have done
little that would be of interest to the boys.
Joseph N. Spillman."

JOHN M. STEELE.

John M. Steele, Star Office, Kansas City, Mo.
Reporter. With the same nerve that characterized
his action when he congratulated Admiral Dewey
as the special correspondent of the Kansas City
Star, soon after his return John interviewed the
Secretary of War, was presented to the President
as a member of the fight'en Twentieth, was given
access to the records of the War Department and

completely exploded the fabrications of the
knockers of the regiment .

HOWARD STREET,

Howard Street, Hospital Corps U. S. A. under
orders and enroute for China. Has been occupied
as a solicitor for a Topeka laundry company until
recently, when he enlisted as above stated.
JAMES WELCH.

James Welch, Elmo, Kansas, Carpentering.
"May 7, 1900. I returned to Kansas several weeks
ago. I have failed to keep in touch with the
Twentieth since muster out, so do not know what
you of "H" are doing. Hope you are doing well."
"Aug. 6, 1900. I attended the greatest convention
of modern times at Kansas City. It was simply
immense, such a great love feast, all harmonious, no
dissention. I don't see how we can lose, do you?
It was a rush trip. You know how a Democratic
Convention is. Refreshments liquid etc. I was
compelled to rush or I would not be able to get
out of town, financially, I mean. But I am going
to visit Company ,,H" soon. I see by the papers
you have a young daughter at your home. Let
me offer congratulations. I hope you are all well.
Your comrade," James Welch.

JOHN A. WAKEFIELD.

John A. Wakefield, Colorado Springs, Col. 120
Nevada Street, Lineman. "May 30, 1900. I regret
very much that I could not be in Lawrence to-day
to participate in the honor extended to our com-
rades. If I had been anywhere near Lawrence, I
certainly would have been there. I am very sorry
I could not attend Joe Wahl and Mert. Wilcox'
funerals. Your comrade," John A. Wakefield.
FLETCHER A. WHITE.

Fletcher A. White, Lawrence, Kansas, Barber
No answer.

SILAS C. WILLEY.

Silas C. Willey, Lawrence, Kansas, Farming
and stock raising. Has been spending much time
this summer swimming in the Wakarusa in order
to at any time demonstrate that he can swim, as
per Brigadier General H. G. Otis' Official Rei>ort.

WILLIAM H. ZWICK.
William H. Zwick, Kansas City, Mo., Hotel
Victoria. Graduated from the Kansas State
University Law School June 6, 1900, and is en-
titled to write his name William H. Zwick, L. L. B.

14

A KANSAS KOMPANY BULLETIN.

Sfi?o// of Jfconor,

' i hi *;'•

ALFRED C. ALFORD.
Killed in action near Caloocan, Luzon, P. I.,
February 7, 1899. His body was brought home
and buried in Oak Hill cemetery at Lawrence,
KaDsas,

EDWARD R. HOOK.
Died September 12, 1899. in U. S. General Hos-
pital, Presidio of San Francisco, Cal., of disease
contracted in the service of the United States.
His body was brought home and buried in Oak
Hill cemetery.

JOSEPH A. WAHL.

Died March 31, 1899, of wounds received at
Mariloa, Luzon, P. I., March 27, 1899. His re-
mains were brought home and now rest in the
Company H lot in Oak Hill cemetery.

MERTON A. WILCOX.
Killed in action at Santa Tomas May 4, 1899,
His body was brought home and buried on the
soldiers' lot in the cemetery at Olathe.

FRANK MARTIN

Died January 5, 1900, of disease contracted in
the service of the United States. He was buried
with military honors by the members of Company
H, 20th Kansas, January 6, 1900, in Oak Hill
cemetery, at Lawrence, Kansas.

The Lawrence Journal said of him: "Frank
Martin was one of the popular members of the

company, and did his duty as a soldier bravely
and well. He was very highly thought of by com-
rades and friends, and the hopes of all had been
since his return home, that he might fully recover
from the disease contracted while in the service of
his country."

CHAS. A. KING.
Died May 1, 1900, of disease contracted in the
service of the United States. Was buried with
military honors May 3, 1900, on Company H lot,
in Oak Hill cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas. Law-
rence World said of him :

A SOLDIER DEAD.

"Charles A.King, the young Philippine soldier
who has been making such a heroic struggle for
his life, surrendered and ran up the white flag to
death. He contracted consumption in the service
and since coming home his battle for life has been
one of the wonders of the medical profession. He
displayed courage standing side by side with his
comrades fighting the battles of his country. He
displayed courage when lying abed and making
unequal battle with the dread destroyer. His
comrades remained steadfastly by him, lending
whatever sympathy they could, making his last
moments as pleasant as possible. Each night one
was detailed to watch by his bedside. Night
after night the vigil was maintained until the en-
tire roster was gone through. Each member
took his turn to April 29th and then the repeat
was begun, which lasted only a short time.

A KANSAS KOMPANY BULLETIN.

15

DUE>@ r^AID

Metcalf 50

Krause 75

Simpson, Guy 75

Clarke, Adna 50

Simpson, Hoke 50

Courtney' 50

Brown 50

Horkmans 75

Watkins 50

McKittrick..... 25

Quakenbush 50

Dicker 25

Steele 50

Ahlstorm

Ainsworth 50

Allen, Arthur ... 25

Allen, Frank

Ames

Anderson, 50

Arterburn 50

Bale, Denver 50

Bale Alvin 25

Benson 50

Brooks 50

Brownlee 25

Chapman

Chase

Gourley 25

Hachbarth 1 00

Hardy 50

Hargis, Art 50

Hargis Lome 50

Harris , . .50

Haynes, Roy S 50

Haynes Wilburn . . .50

Hazen 50

Hetrick ...50

Hilliker 25

Heydt 50

Hook, Wm 25

Hook, Elliot 75

Hubner 50

Huntsman 25

Iliff 50

Ireland 50

Kendall 50

Kuhn 50

Lipsey 25

Lies .50

Mabry

Martin 25

Messer. 50

Mills 50

Moore 50

Church 50

Clarke

Cornell 50

Conkey 50

Cole. 50

Cook

Criss.

Davidson 25

Davis :

Drysdale 25

Emmet . .50

Fox, Phil 50

Fox, Fred 50

Fearing

Flemming 50

Gibson 50

Gibson 50

Giiley

Good 50

Selig 50

Shaffer 50

Snyder

Ste'ele 50

Welsh 50

White

Zwick 25

Total

Morrow, John 50

Morrow, C. O

Northrup

Oliver, A. B 25

Oliver, Ben 25

Osborn 50

Owen 50

Ozias, E.L 50

Ozias.J. W 50

Parrett 25

Painter . 50

Pearce 50

Pippin

Rabourn 25

Rethorst 25

Reno

Rice 50

Scott ,...25

Shirar

Siler 50

Spillman 50

Street 50

Wakefield 50

Willey 25

$38.00

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VOUCHER.

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No. 2. 1,000 coin cards, Cutler & Sons, print-
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No. 3. 55 folios typewritten letters, Adaline
Horner

No. 4. 1,000 question blanks, 500 envelopes,
Grant printer

No. 5 Registration postage on ten medals
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No. 3. Postage stamps

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